Ushima Shrine in Hongo District
ca. 1825
Imagine tackling this incredibly steep, blue-tinted staircase in 19th-century Edo (modern-day Tokyo)! Utagawa Hiroshige, a master of the ukiyo-e style, captures a bustling scene of locals and pilgrims making the exhausting climb up to the Ushima Shrine. The soft pink clouds in the sky suggest a peaceful dawn or dusk, contrasting with the busy figures carrying goods and chatting on the steps. These woodblock prints were essentially the travel brochures of their day, allowing city dwellers to 'visit' famous spots without leaving home.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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- Paper
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